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Watch: President Obama thanks J.R. Smith for wearing a shirt to the White House

Yes, J.R. Smith did wear a shirt to the White House. 
Watch: President Obama thanks J.R. Smith for wearing a shirt to the White House
Watch: President Obama thanks J.R. Smith for wearing a shirt to the White House

Despite other developments in the country, President Obama remains quite concerned with J.R. Smith’s torso. 

Back in June, when he called head coach Tyronn Lue to congratulate him on his team’s championship, Obama passed along a message for Smith to “put on a shirt.”

On Wednesday, with the Cavaliers visiting Obama at the White House, Obama once again brought up Smith’s wardrobe. 

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Meanwhile, Iman Shumpert was totally floored when he saw that the podium was portable. 

That’s what happens when you play for the Knicks for so long and never even get close to the White House. 

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Dan Gartland
DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland writes Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, and is the host of the “Stadium Wonders” video series. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).